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• Rutgers Swimming & Diving Names 2026-27 Team Captains

  05-06-2026 14:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Rutgers Athletics
  PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers swimming and diving has announced its four team captains. Katerina Hoffman, Ellie Schinsky, Chiara Alberti and Ana Hazlehurst will be the squad’s captains heading into next season.
  Schinsky returns for her second straight season as a team captain as a fifth-year senior. Competing in the backstroke and butterfly, the Windham, Maine native, two times on Rutgers’ all-t
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Cole Nelson Verbals To Navy For Fall 2027

  05-06-2026 21:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Winter Juniors qualifier Cole Nelson has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at The United States Naval Academy beginning in the fal
  
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• Hwang Sunwoo, Kim Woomin Among Koreans Headed To Aussie Trials As Asian Games Preparation

  05-06-2026 20:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live ResultsThe 2026 Australian Swimming Trials are nearly upon us, with action kicking off Monday, June 8th from the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
  The six-day competition represents the primary qualification opportunity for Aussie stars to add their names to the nation’s Pan Pacific Cham
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: Steenbergen Edges Moesch As Favorite To Break 100 Free World Record First

  05-06-2026 18:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
  Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers which swimmer they believe will be the one to take down Sarah Sjostrom‘s longstanding 100 free world record:
  Question: Who will be the first woman to break Sarah Sjostrom‘s 100
  
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• Georgia High School State Champion Kohlston Katz Verbals To Army For Fall 2027

  05-06-2026 18:48 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Georgia high school state champion Kohlston Katz has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Army West Point beginning in the fall of
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Beau Joens Sends Verbal To Army For Fall 2027

  05-06-2026 16:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Winter Juniors qualifier Beau Joens has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Army West Point beginning in the fall of 2027. H
  
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• Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Anna Moesch Stuns With 51.94 100 Free American Record In London

  05-06-2026 15:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamComing off a historic collegiate season, Virginia star Anna Moesch continued to establish herself as one of the best freestylers in the world at the AP Race London International in late May.
  Moesch, who became the second-fastest woman of all-time in the 200 freestyle and the third-fastest ever in the 100 free in short course yards during the NCAA season, unleashed a stunning swim in the long course pool in London, breaking the American Record in the 100 free.
  
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• Narushima Shakes Up 200 Fly World Rankings On Day Two Of Japanese Championships

  05-06-2026 15:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  102nd JAPAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, June 4th – Sunday, June 7th
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Day 1 Recap
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live ResultsThe 102nd Japan Swimming Championships saw day two unfold at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre with additional impressive performances as swimmers vie for potential remaining slots on the nation’s roster for this year’s Pan Pacific Championships.
  Yesterday 20-year-old NCAA champion Yamato Oka
  
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• Budapest 2027 Adds 4 V. 4 Water Polo As New World Championships Sport

  05-06-2026 15:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics has announced that 4X4 open water polo will be contested at the organization’s biggest stage, the World Championships. The sport will be contested at the next iteration of Worlds, which takes place in summer 2027 in Budapest, with the inaugural championships this summer serving as the qualifying event for the big dance next year.
  Dubbed “WP4,” this sport differs from traditional water polo in several ways. Most notably, teams consist of
  
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• arena Swim of the Week: 18-Year-Old Speedster Jan Foltyn Takes Next Step In 100 Breast

  05-06-2026 15:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner.
  Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The Swim of the Week is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get
  
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• Okadome Scorches Another PB, 26.75 50 Breast To Become Japan’s #2 All-Time Performer

  05-06-2026 14:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  102nd JAPAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, June 4th – Sunday, June 7th
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Day 1 Recap
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live ResultsAfter an explosive opening finals session last night at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, the 102nd Japan Swimming Championships entered day two with more fireworks.
  Yesterday 20-year-old NCAA champion Yamato Okadome ripped a monster lifetime best of 59.11 to take the men’s 100m breaststroke and t
  
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• How to Use Resisted Swimming to Improve Freestyle Technique

  05-06-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Swimmers rely on efficient technique to get their chlorinated bottoms to the other end of the pool without cranking up the energy cost.
  The more efficient you can swim, the longer you can swim, and when combined with added force, the faster you will go.
  To improve technique, swimmers often turn to drills. Whether it’s single-arm to work rotation, closed fist to improve forearm position, or long dog paddle to dial in the catch, the stated goal with drill
  
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• Commit Swimming Launches Advanced Website Theming and Custom Design Controls

  05-06-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  Commit Swimming Launches Advanced Website Theming and Custom Design ControlsYour website is the digital face of your team—and now you have more control over it than ever before. With Commit Swimming’s new Website Theming and Design updates, teams can fully customize the look, feel, and functionality of their site to match their brand and communication style.
  From color themes to navigation layouts and live alerts, these highly requested features make websit
  
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• 2026 University of Northern Colorado Swimming Camps – Sign Up Today

  05-06-2026 10:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam2026 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO SWIMMING CAMPS – SIGN UP TODAY
  UNC Swimming Camps are designed to teach athletes the technical aspects of swimming to help them achieve success at the next level. We keep our swimmer  to coach ratio low so that each of our campers can receive an optimal amount of feedback during their time on campus. We group athletes  according to skill level and are able to accommodate swimmers of all levels. Our focused
  
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• Carson Foster and Jillian Cox Win 800 Free on Night One of Longhorn Elite Invite

  05-06-2026 05:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Longhorn Elite InviteJune 4-7, 2026
  Austin, Texas — Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results: Also available on Meet Mobile “Longhorn Aquatics Elite Invite”Night one of the Longhorn Elite Invite consisted of just one heat of mixed men’s and women’s 800 freestyle.
  Men’s 800 FreestyleCarson Foster (NYAC) — 7:52.00
  Rex Maurer (TXLA) — 7:52.71
  Cooper Lucas (TXLA) —
  
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• Gavin Tran (2026) Changes Commitment from Navy to IU-Indianapolis

  05-06-2026 02:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Hummelstown, Pennsylvania’s Gavin Tran has announced his commitment to swim and study at Indiana University Indianapolis, also known as IU-Indy,
  
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• 15 Year Old Mai Perez Drops 5 Seconds For 800 Free Win In 8:56.55 On Night 1 Of Ocala Sectionals

  05-06-2026 01:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Ocala SectionalsJune 4-7, 2026
  Ocala, FL
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Mobile “2026 FL SZSS Sectional Championships”Some of the top swimmers have traveled to Florida for Sectionals in Ocala. Night one featured the 800 frees, 50s of stroke, and the 800 free relay.
  Highlighting the night was 15 year old Mai Perez who swam to a win with a 8:56.55 800 free. That marked another lifetime best as her previous best was a 9:05.73 that she swam a month ago at the F
  
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• 15 Year Old Mai Perez Drops 5 Seconds For 800 Free Win In 8:56.55 On Night 1 Of Ocala Sectinals

  05-06-2026 01:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Ocala SectionalsJune 4-7, 2026
  Ocala, FL
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Mobile “2026 FL SZSS Sectional Championships”Some of the top swimmers have traveled to Florida for Sectionals in Ocala. Night one featured the 800 frees, 50s of stroke, and the 800 free relay.
  Highlighting the night was 15 year old Mai Perez who swam to a win with a 8:56.55 800 free. That marked another lifetime best as her previous best was a 9:05.73 that she swam a month ago at the F
  
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• Illinois Adds Zach Closson To Staff As Assistant Coach

  05-06-2026 01:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Illinois has added Zach Closson to its staff for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, the school announced Thursday. Closson arrives after most recently spending time at Ohio University.
  Closson spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Ohio University. Like Illinois, Ohio University is only home to a women’s program. While at Ohio University, Closson primarily worked with the sprint and mid-distance free groups. The Ohio Universit
  
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• Illinois State Finalist Patrick O’Connor Pledges to Penn State for Fall of 2027

  04-06-2026 23:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Academy Bullets Swim Club’s Patrick O’Connor has committed to Pennsylvania State University, pledging to the Nittany Lion men’s prog
  
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• Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand Highlight Longhorn Elite Invite Psych Sheets

  04-06-2026 22:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Longhorn Elite InviteJune 4-7, 2026
  Austin, Texas — Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Psych Sheets
  Live ResultsThe 2026 Longhorn Elite Invite starts tonight with the 800 freestyle and will run through Sunday, and the star-studded Texas Pro Group highlights the psych sheets for what is otherwise a small meet.
  The top swimmers in the world, Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand, are both scheduled to race in Austin this weekend, as both
  
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• CIF State Finalist Tanja Amizic Sends Verbal to Penn for 2027

  04-06-2026 21:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Irvine Novaquatics’ Tanja Amizic has announced her commitment to the admissions process at the University of Pennsylvania as a part of the Quake
  
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• Who Misses Out When the US Selects Their Teams a Year Early?

  04-06-2026 21:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Anna Moesch‘s breakthrough time of 51.94 in the women’s 100 free at the AP Race International set an American Record and made her the #2 performer in history (at the time).
  Aside from setting up the American women for a run at the Australians in the sprint free relay in LA and further cementing Virginia’s dominance in women’s swimming domestically (and globally), this served as a reminder that America’s top female swimmer in an event will
  
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• New Mom Sarah Sjostrom Among 22-Strong Swedish European Championships Roster

  04-06-2026 20:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  The Swedish Swimming Federation has revealed its 22-strong roster set to represent the nation at the 2026 European Championships in Paris.
  32-year-old new mom Sarah Sjostrom is among the list of ten women, impressively making the grade less than a year after giving birth to her first child, son Adrian. The six-time Olympic medalist was out of competition roughly 20 months, from August 2024 until April of this year.
  Her first competition back was the Malmstem Swim O
  
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• Fourteen Ohio Swimmers Hospitalized After Pool Malfunction Causes Elevated Chlorine Levels

  04-06-2026 18:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Fourteen members of a recreational swim team in Ohio were hospitalized after being exposed to elevated chlorine levels while training at an outdoor pool.
  Members of the Minster Marlins, a recreational summer swim team based out of Auglaize County, Ohio, were training in the Minster Village Swimming Pool on Tuesday morning, but unbeknownst to them, a mechanical failure overnight caused chlorine to be pumped into the water without circulation.
  Village of Minster Adm
  
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• Ryan Lochte on Enhanced Games: “It’s Going to be Life-Changing”

  04-06-2026 18:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  The first edition of the Enhanced Games is now in the books, and with it, plenty of talking points and mixed reviews. Among the major names in the sport to have given their opinions on it is 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte, and his views are not against the event but rather in support of it.
  In an interview with Rhiannon O’Donohoe, published in a report from brobible.com, and featured on the Enhanced Games Instagram, Lochte mentioned that he feels the even
  
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• 17-Yr-Old Raito Numata Posts 3:46.11 Lifetime Best In 400 Free At JPN Championships

  04-06-2026 18:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  102nd JAPAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, June 4th – Sunday, June 7th
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live ResultsThe 102nd Japan Swimming Championships saw its first day of action get underway from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, with the nation’s athletes vying for potential remaining slots on the Pan Pacific Championships roster.
  We reported how 20-year-old Yamato Okadome broke through in a big way, firing off a new
  
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• NCAA Champion Okadome Rips 59.44, Then 59.11 For First 100 Breast Outings Ever Under 1:00

  04-06-2026 17:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  102nd JAPAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, June 4th – Sunday, June 7th
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live ResultsThe 102nd Japan Swimming Championships saw action get underway today from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, with swimmers vying for potential remaining slots on the nation’s roster for this year’s Pan Pacific Championships.
  One of the racing highlights of the evening came in the men’s 100m breaststroke
  
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• Winter Juniors Finalist Braden Guzman Commits To SMU For 2026

  04-06-2026 13:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Braden Guzman of San Marcos, California has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at SMU beginning in fall 2026.
  
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• Taper Sprint Set: Stacking Resistance and Assistance to Unlock Speed

  04-06-2026 13:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Swimming fast on race day means that you’ve piled up the hard work in the months leading up to competition.
  Showing up on those early mornings when you are sore and tired. Sticking to the technical details each time you hit the water. And getting a gold star based on your awesome attendance record.
  And then there is taper—a period that flummoxes and frustrates many a swimmer (and coach). It’s a time to fine-tune and sharpen your performance,
  
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